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Analysts expect decreased profit for Take-Two Interactive Software when the company reports its fourth quarter results on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Although Take-Two Interactive Software reported profit of 29 cents a year ago, the consensus estimate calls for earnings per share of four cents.

Analysts are expecting earnings of $3.69 per share for the fiscal year. Analysts look for revenue to decrease 33% year-over-year to $201.5 million for the quarter, after being $299.5 million a year ago. For the year, revenue is expected to come in at $2.38 billion.

Revenue was up in the third quarter, following a drop in the quarter before. The more than sixfold revenue growth in the third quarter brought the figure up to $1.86 billion. This compares with the 46% year-over-year revenue drop in the previous quarter.

Last quarter's profit came after losses in the previous two quarters.

Other companies in the technology sector include: THQ, Activision and Majesco Entertainment.